'Infectious' Herrera has United team-mates taking note

Louis van Gaal is not the only new face to have captivated Manchester United's players this summer; Ander Herrera has had an "infectious" influence on his new team-mates, according to Darren Fletcher.

Herrera completed his "dream" move to United from Athletic Bilbao in June and, having already warmed himself to the Old Trafford fans by paying his own buy-out clause, he appears to have had a similar effect on his new team-mates.

"His enthusiasm's infectious. It's rubbed off on a few of us already," Fletcher told ManUtd.com.

"He has great enthusiasm and great energy in midfield. He always wants the ball and is always looking to make things happen.

"He's a really talented footballer. He works hard for the team. He wants to learn and listen, he takes on instructions well and off the pitch he's a good lad.

"He's settled in really well and not only with the other Spanish-speaking lads. I think he's going to be a key player for Manchester United."